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Chris Sullivan

Sullivan: Major disruptions to impact drivers who use I-5 overpass at 145th Street

The North 145th Street overpass of I-5, right there at the new light rail station, is about to close for seven months.
3 years ago
Image: Photos of 4-year-old Ariel Garcia of Everett...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Everett police: Mother arrested in connection to death of 4-year-old boy

The Everett Police Department has arrested the mother of 4-year-old boy Ariel Garcia in connection with his death. 
3 years ago
Photo: The Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center....
James Lynch

King County’s plan to close youth detention center met with fierce backlash

The King County Law and Justice Committee received a final report on Executive Dow Constantine's plan to close a youth detention center.
3 years ago
Photo: WSDOT crews pump concrete at new Veterans Drive tunnel....
Nate Connors

Late night I-5 closures coming up this week as WSDOT works on new tunnel

Contractors WSDOT are prepping for work on the new Veterans Drive Tunnel beneath I-5, adjacent to State Route 516.
3 years ago
Image: A Tacoma teen was shot outside her Tacoma Hilltop area apartment over the weekend....
Heather Bosch

Estranged boyfriend suspected in Tacoma teen’s death turns himself in

We're learning more about the man who's accused of fatally shooting a teenager outside her Tacoma Hill Top area apartment over the weekend.
3 years ago
Photo: The Seattle City Council is discussing adding to Seattle's budget deficit....
Matt Markovich

Seattle’s budget woes just got worse with new labor agreements

Despite a hiring freeze and budget belt-tightening, the Seattle City Council may soon vote to increase the city's budget deficit.
3 years ago
Photo: In this Aug. 9, 2018, photo, traffic passes along a north Seattle area known for prostitutio...
Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: Diddy’s sex trafficking allegations bring up complex issue

The raid on Sean "Diddy" Combs' home related to trafficking happened four months after his ex Cassie Ventura, filed a lawsuit against him.
3 years ago
Image: Everett Parks & Facilities is seeking permission from the Everett Historical Commission to d...
Feliks Banel

Historical commission hits pause on razing Everett’s Clark Park gazebo

At a meeting, the Everett Historical Commission once again weighed a request from the city for permission to demolish a historic gazebo.
3 years ago
Image: A Pierce Transit Stream Bus can be seen in Pierce County....
Micki Gamez

South Sound travelers may opt for transit after major service change

It's been seven years since Pierce Transit announced a major service change. The change means more access to Tacoma and the region.
3 years ago
(Jack & Spike in a digital exclusive on the Baltimore bridge collapse)...
Bill Kaczaraba

Jack and Spike: A Baltimorean’s view on the Key Bridge collapse

It's a major catastrophe over 3,000 miles away but to one member of The Jack & Spike Show, the Key Bridge collapse hit close to home.
3 years ago
Photo: Yale players, including guard Yassine Gharram, center, celebrate with fans after their 78-76...
Julia Dallas

Gee and Ursula: Idaho band turns ‘Van-Dogs’ as they rep. Yale for March Madness

Yale took down Auburn in a major upset during March Madness. But, they might've not been able to do it without the help of a marching band.
3 years ago
KIRO Newsradio was in Oso on the 10th anniversary of the landslide that killed 43 people on Friday,...
Kate Stone

‘Oso Strong’ memorial completed 10 years after deadly landslide

Survivors and victims' families joined Gov. Jay Inslee, other leaders and the surrounding communities to dedicate the "Oso Strong" Memorial.
3 years ago
Photo: The DoorDash app is shown on a smartphone on Feb. 27, 2020, in New York....
Heather Bosch

Seattle looks to change controversial gig worker law

Less than two months after it took effect, the City of Seattle is looking at changing its controversial gig worker pay law.
3 years ago
Image: The National Archives Seattle building, which is located on Sand Point Way NE, can be seen f...
Feliks Banel

Federal budget includes funding for new Seattle National Archives

The GSA is set to get $9 million for a new storage facility for the National Archives in the Seattle area.
3 years ago
Photo: Interstate 5....
Nate Connors

Prepare for I-5 traffic as projects return to South Seattle

Drivers who commute on I-5 south this weekend will experience backups through Tukwila. The Revive I-5 Project is taking up another weekend.
3 years ago
Image: The icon for the video sharing TikTok app is seen on a smartphone, Feb. 28, 2023, in Marple ...
Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Cantwell must not obstruct full Senate from debating TikTok’s future

About 350 Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
3 years ago
Image: A Renton Police Department vehicle....
James Lynch

Renton juvenile crime skyrocketing, one tactic up 900%, says chief

Juvenile crime is skyrocketing in Renton. The Renton police chief posted a message on X addressing the issue.
3 years ago
Photo: Scientists may soon be able to make insulin from cow's milk....
Micki Gamez

‘Got Milk?’ could soon mean ‘Got Insulin?’ after scientists genetically alter cow

Professor Matt Wheeler and his team genetically altered a Jersey cow in Sao Paulo, Brazil to produce human insulin in its milk.
3 years ago
Photo: A rally was held outside of Garfield High School on stopping gun violence....
James Lynch

Garfield High School parents hold rally surrounding gun violence

It has been a week plagued with gun violence in the Central District near Garfield High School. Parents are fed up.
3 years ago
Seneca overpass body...
Nate Connors

Seattle drivers prepare for full I-5 closure Wednesday night

Seattle drivers will need to prepare for an I-5 closure Wednesday night and an SR 520 East ramp closure as WSDOT crews will be working.
3 years ago
months of hell seattle I-5...
Heather Bosch

Surging home prices prolong Seattle’s ‘bidding wars’ era

Home prices are surging again in the greater Seattle area which means the era of the "bidding wars" is not over.
3 years ago
There's a right way and a wrong way to turn into traffic with a bus lane. (Graphic: Bill Kaczaraba,...
Chris Sullivan

Sullivan: Sweeping bus-only lanes, what’s the right move?

I received feedback from my story on lane sweeping last week. But what happens when you are turning and the closest lane is restricted?
3 years ago
Digital...
Micki Gamez

How parents can help prevent children from falling victim to online sex crimes

Chances are, if your teen has a cell phone or tablet, they either know someone or they have been the victim of an online sex crime.
3 years ago
Image: Megan Rapinoe, right, holds hands with Sue Bird after OL Reign, now the Seattle Reign, lost ...
Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Including LGBTQ+ people in curriculum benefits all students

Washington lawmakers have moved to include LGBTQ+ histories, perspectives and contributions to teaching requirements in our state.
3 years ago